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Yahoo
21-05-2025
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- Yahoo
No distress calls made from Mexican Navy tall ship that crashed into Brooklyn Bridge, Mexico Navy chief says
The Mexican Navy tall ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge over the weekend did not issue any distress calls before the collision, but instead requested support, Mexico's Navy chief said. The Navy chief, Raymundo Morales, said on Tuesday that the port pilot maneuvering the Cuauhtémoc ship did not have much time to stop the vessel, as it had been docked a short distance from the bridge. "We cannot speculate at this time whether the port pilot properly used all measures available," Morales said at a press conference with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. Brooklyn Bridge Sustains No Structural Damage After Fatal Mexican Navy Ship Crash Two sailors were killed and more than 20 others were injured when the 150-foot-tall Mexican Navy training ship struck the bridge around 8:30 p.m. Saturday. All those injured were aboard the ship, and none of the 277 people onboard fell into the water. Footage of the crash shows the ship's three masts snapping after hitting the bridge. The footage also shows sailors clinging to the rigging ropes on the damaged masts. Read On The Fox News App U.S. officials investigating the accident will examine a possible engine malfunction and the role of a tugboat that assisted the ship in backing out of its pier. The probe, officials said, will take at least 30 days. "Of course, it will count on the collaboration and support of the Navy and the insurance company responsible for the ship," Sheinbaum said. Two cadets with severe injuries are receiving treatment at New York hospitals and their families have traveled there to be with them, Morales said. "Their lives are not in danger and they will probably be released from the hospital on Wednesday," he said. "The two cadets that unfortunately died were transferred back to Mexico on Monday and their bodies are now with their families." Crew On Mexican Navy Tall Ship Seen Clinging To Rigging After Collision With Brooklyn Bridge, Video Shows The Cuauhtémoc was built in Bilbao, Spain, in 1981 and has won the Tall Ships' Races twice, according to Sail Training International. The ship was in New York City as part of a promotion for an event next year that celebrates America's 250th birthday. Reuters contributed to this article source: No distress calls made from Mexican Navy tall ship that crashed into Brooklyn Bridge, Mexico Navy chief says
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Crew on Mexican Navy tall ship seen clinging to rigging after collision with Brooklyn Bridge, video shows
Crew members were hanging onto the rigging of the Mexican Navy tall ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday night, video footage shows. Two sailors were killed and nearly 20 others were injured when the Cuauhtémoc ship struck the bridge at around 8:30 p.m. Saturday night. Everyone who was injured was on the boat and none of the 277 people onboard fell into the water. "No one fell into the water, they were all hurt inside the ship," an NYPD official said, according to WCBS. "The ship, from what I was informed by the supervisors of the ship, it was disembarking and going to Iceland." Video of the crash from the Brooklyn side of the East River shows the 150-foot-tall Mexican Navy training ship's three masts snapping after hitting the bridge. Officials said early indications suggest a mechanical issue may have caused the ship to veer off course and collide with the bridge, but the incident remains under investigation. Ntsb Launches 'Go-team' Of Specialized Investigators After Brooklyn Bridge Struck By Mexican Navy Ship Footage also shows sailors hanging from the rigging ropes on the damaged masts, but none of them fell into the water. Read On The Fox News App "We saw someone dangling, and I couldn't tell if it was just blurry or my eyes, and we were able to zoom in on our phone and there was someone dangling from the harness from the top for at least 15 minutes before they were able to rescue them," eyewitness Lily Katz told The Associated Press. Another witness, Nick Corso, had his phone out to capture the backdrop of the ship and the bridge against a sunset when he heard what sounded like the loud snapping of a "big twig." At Least 2 Dead After Mexican Navy Sailing Ship Collides With Brooklyn Bridge In Dramatic Nyc Crash People around Corso began running and "pandemonium" ensued aboard the ship, he said. He later noticed a handful of people dangling from a mast. "I didn't know what to think, I was like, is this a movie?" he said. The bridge did not sustain any damage from the collision. "We are praying for everyone on board and their families and are grateful to our first responders who quickly jumped into action, ensuring this accident wasn't much worse," Adams said at a news conference on Saturday night. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum offered "solidarity and support" to the families of the deceased crew members after the crash. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of two crew members of the Cuauhtémoc Training Ship, who lost their lives in the unfortunate accident in New York Harbor. Our sympathy and support go out to their families," she wrote Saturday night on on X. The Cuauhtémoc was built in Bilbao, Spain, in 1981 and has won the Tall Ships' Races twice, according to Sail Training International. The ship was in New York City as part of a promotion for an event next year that celebrates America's 250th article source: Crew on Mexican Navy tall ship seen clinging to rigging after collision with Brooklyn Bridge, video shows
Newsweek
18-05-2025
- General
- Newsweek
What Is the 'Cuauhtémoc?' Mexican Navy Ship Crashed Into Brooklyn Bridge
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. On Saturday, Mexican Navy ship ARM Cuauhtémoc collided with Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The crash caused all three of the ship's tall masts to snap, resulting in the deaths of two crew members and injuries to at least 19 others, including several who are in critical condition. Newsweek reached out to the New York Police Department (NYPD) via email on Saturday for comment. The Context As reported by Newsweek, the Cuauhtémoc, a 297-foot-long sailing vessel first launched in 1982, is a ship used primarily for training Mexican naval cadets and typically makes international goodwill voyages to various ports. The vessel was carrying an unconfirmed number of personnel when the accident occurred. The ship departed from Acapulco on April 6 with 277 people aboard for what was planned as a 254-day journey to 22 ports across 15 nations. As reported by The Associated Press, the ship was seen on Saturday moving rapidly in reverse toward the Brooklyn side of the East River, heading straight for the bridge. As it continued its course, all three of its masts collided with the bridge's span and snapped one after another. A masted Mexican Navy training ship, the "Cuauhtémoc," sits stranded after colliding with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, May 17, 2025. A masted Mexican Navy training ship, the "Cuauhtémoc," sits stranded after colliding with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, May 17, 2025. AP Photo/Kyle Viterbo/Associated Press What To Know The Cuauhtémoc was built in Bilbao, Spain, in 1981 and originally called Celaya, according to Sail Training International, stating that the vessel was later acquired by the Mexican Navy as a training vessel for officers, cadets, petty officers, and sailors. "Cuauhtémoc sailed the world for 13 years and in 1995 underwent a major refit of the ship and rigging. Cuauhtémoc has been the proud winner of the Tall Ships' Races on two occasions," states its website. The ship is a three-masted barque measuring approximately 90.5 meters (297 feet) in length, with a beam of 12 meters (39.4 feet) and a height of nearly 45 meters (147 feet), according to Sail Training International. Its expansive sail area covers about 2,368 square meters (25,500 square feet), according to reference site Military Factory. It is powered primarily by wind, though it also carries an auxiliary diesel engine capable of 1,125 horsepower output to one shaft, allowing speeds of up to 10 knots, and has served as a training ship for 27 cadet classes to date. According to the Mexican Navy, the Cuauhtémoc, known colloquially as the "Knight of the Seas," has participated in numerous international goodwill tours, visiting ports around the world. "Since 1982, the Sailing School Ship Cuauhtémoc has sailed the world's seas," the navy said on its website, prior to the incident. "Its keel has cut through the waves to carry the Mexican people's message of peace and goodwill to countless nations, docking in hundreds of ports to serve as one of our nation's most important ambassadors. "On board, the cadets of the Mexican Navy have been trained in the most solid of seafaring traditions: one that relies on sails and ropes, that knows the skies and sets the course with a sextant, and, above all, is capable of creating a bond that unites sailors in the values of honor, duty, loyalty, and patriotism." The Cuauhtémoc was flying a large Mexican flag when the incident occurred. What People Are Saying Official account of the Mexican Navy on X, formerly Twitter: "During the sailing maneuver of the Cuauhtémoc sailboat in New York, a mishap occurred with the Brooklyn Bridge, causing damage to the training ship, preventing the continuation of the training cruise for the time being. The status of personnel and equipment is being reviewed by naval and local authorities, who are providing support." The account added: "The navy reaffirms its commitment to personnel safety, transparency in its operations, and excellent training for future officers of the Mexican Navy." The Mexican Navy posted on its website prior to the incident. "The Cuauhtémoc has sailed enough nautical miles to circle the Earth around the Equator several times, and the more than 100 months it has spent at sea during its training cruises are a testament to its power." What Happens Next Maritime investigators and local authorities will work to determine the exact cause of the collision, examining factors such as tide levels, weather conditions, and communication protocols between the vessel and harbor authorities.
